Gretchen Margaret Johnson

Johnson, Gretchen Margaret 94 June 11, 1919 July 05, 2013 Gretchen Johnson passed away at the age of 94 after celebrating her birthday with her family and her caregivers and friends at Ellenwood Adult Care. Gretchen was born in Whitefish, Mont., to Eugene and Hannah Vedrine. She graduated from Whitefish High School and Eastern Washington College in Education. She married David N. Johnson in Seattle in 1944 and they settled in Portland. One of her greatest loves was teaching school at Holy Redeemer. She taught 3rd and 5th grades for 11 years. Her other love was golfing which she continued into her 80s with her daughter, Sue Ann, at Portland Meadows Golf Course. Gretchen is predeceased by her brothers, Henry L. Vedrine and John Vedrine; sister, Mary Jane Morgan. Gretchen is survived by her children, Sue Ann Johnson, Nancy Ellen Jodoin (Mike), David Lee Johnson (Kristin); granddaughters, Danielle Jodoin, Jennifer Jodoin Grady (Ron); great-grandsons, Winters and Rocco Grady; many cousins, as well as friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Saturday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. Reception to follow the Mass at Colwood Golf Club, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd. Donations in Gretchen's name can be made to Holy Redeemer School or the Oregon Humane Society. Gretchen will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery with her husband, David N. Johnson, together forever. They will live in our hearts for all time. Arrangements by Zeller Chapel of the Roses, (503) 287-1155, www.ZellerChapeloftheRoses.com